Forest Brooke vs West Lake Townhomes
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Forest Brooke | West Lake Townhomes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $375K | $344K |
| Price per sq ft | $165 | $139 |
| Avg days on market | 95 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 8.7 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 40 | 19 |
The verdict
Forest Brooke carries the higher median price — about 9% above West Lake Townhomes.
Where each one is
| Forest Brooke | West Lake Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Wimauma | Tampa |
| ZIP | 33598 | 33626 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 98% of 40 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 90% of 10 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Forest Brooke | West Lake Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 29 | 0 |
| Under contract | 6 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse, Villa | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Forest Brooke homes for sale · West Lake Townhomes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Forest Brooke | West Lake Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 784 | 325 |
| Built | 2018–2024 (median 2021) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,330 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 71% | 0% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Forest Brooke | West Lake Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Reddick Elementary School | not reported |
| Middle | Shields-Hb | not reported |
| High school | Sumner High School | not reported |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, West Lake Townhomes is the lower entry point (median $344K vs $375K).
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Forest Brooke more expensive than West Lake Townhomes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Forest Brooke is $375,000 versus $344,000 in West Lake Townhomes, about 9% higher.
Go deeper on each: Forest Brooke homes, photos & schools · West Lake Townhomes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.